You borrowed some books from your school or college library. Unfortunately you have to go away to visit a sick relative and cannot return the books in time. Write a letter to the library. Explain what has happened and tell them what you want to do about it.

Dear Mr Stein, I am writing
this
letter to inform you that I cannot return some books in time which I borrowed from the school's library. Currently, my relative is sick and he is in the hospital right now.
Therefore
, I need to visit him since his condition is severe.
Also
, his parents are going abroad right now and I am the one who is closest to him right now.
Moreover
, he put me as his guardian in the hospital records.
As a result
, I cannot return those books to the school or college library in time.
Therefore
, I want to propose some suggestions regarding
this
problem.
First,
I want to send it by package delivery services to the school and I will need your assistance to retrieve the package for me.
Second,
would you mind giving me permission to return it late
.
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I hope you can consider my proposal and I am looking forward to hearing from you soon. Yours sincerely, Stevin
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task achievement
Be clear on who the letter is being written to. Consider replacing 'Mr Stein' with a more formal or generic greeting if unsure of the recipient's identity.
coherence cohesion
Make sure each paragraph has a single clear idea. The explanation of why you can't return the books and the request for how to resolve the issue can be separated more clearly.
task achievement
Add a bit more detail or specificity in the proposal of solutions. For example, you could mention the exact date by which you think you could return the books if given extra time.
task achievement
The tone of the letter is very suitable and polite.
coherence cohesion
The letter is effectively structured with an introduction, explanation, and request/suggestions sections.
coherence cohesion
The greeting and closing are both appropriate and professionally executed.

Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

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